J'adore Dickens

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Did I tell you that my mom went out for a drink a while back with Charles Dickens' great-great grandson {it's a long story}? How awesome is that? She said he was a lovely, charming old man, and that he had a deep respect for the great man with whom he shares a name. He does speaking engagements where he discusses the works of Dickens. Can you imagine life without A Christmas Carol? Without Scrooge getting a second chance, and redeeming himself?Without Tiny Tim calling out, "God bless us, everyone!"? I can't. And I wouldn't want to.

It's the last day of December and the holidays are almost over. I am all for new beginnings and I love the freshness of a brand new year. But this year, I want to hold onto Christmas just a little while longer {perhaps because we got such a late start!} I'd like to hold onto the joy it brings and the lightness it puts in my heart. The feeling of wanting to spread cheer and good will to all. I'd like to keep it there the whole year long. I'm going to work on that.

And now I need to figure out a tasty menu for our very tiny New Year's Eve celebration {it's just the four of us}. Fizzy ginger ale will be involved, I'm sure! And noisemakers. It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without noisemakers.

Back in a bit. Until then, tell me about your New Year's preparations?

Mwah!

E